Back-to-school time is upon us, and the Granite Family History Center is no exception. A lineup of great fall classes awaits you beginning Tuesday, September 10! Classes for the beginner and classes for the expert are available. Check out the classes scheduled this fall at Class Schedule or click here for a printable copy of… Read More Fall Classes Begin September 10
Many of you may or may not know that classes held previously at the Granite Family History Center have been recorded. These are available for you to watch anytime from the comfort of your home or anywhere you have access to our website. GFHC classes won’t begin until September 10th so you may want to… Read More Online Classes Available
All parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles! Do you have someone getting ready to go BACK TO SCHOOL? Consider arming your students with stories from their own family history. A study done in the mid 1990s by Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Robyn Fivush found that “the more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger… Read More Back to School
Marriage Certificates – A marriage certificate is the best place to find a woman’s maiden name. Marriage certificates are available from either the county or the state where the marriage took place, depending on the year of the marriage. Church Records –Baptism and christening records often record the maiden name of a child’s mother. So,… Read More Tips to Finding Maiden Names
Both wedding announcements and obituaries normally list a woman’s maiden name. You may even find a picture of the individual! To find a woman’s maiden name in a wedding announcement or obituary, you must at least know: The approximate date of the event The name of the groom for wedding announcements or the full name… Read More Finding a Maiden Name with Newspapers
When starting our family history most of us know our mother’s and grandmother’s maiden names, but do you know your great-grandmother’s or her mother’s? Women often left their maiden names behind when they got married and they can be incredibly hard to uncover in some cases — and not being able to find one can… Read More Who’s Your Mama?
You’ve heard the old saying that two heads are better than one. Well, we think that’s especially true with family history. Each of us has our own unique way of how to approach family history, how to organize photos, stories, or research, or how to work through the brick walls encountered in family research. Wouldn’t… Read More Two Heads Are Better Than One
What would you give to be able to talk to one of your ancestors for an hour or two? The information would be invaluable! Sadly, many genealogists overlook the hidden value of their living ancestors. When considering living ancestors, don’t think birth dates, location, and general family information are the only pieces of information worth… Read More Oral Histories
Have you ever cleaned out or gone through a parent’s or relative’s closet, basement or attic? Often when doing so, you can find a treasure trove of family history. Stuffed into folders or boxes you might find photos, documents, mementos and newspapers that tell the story of your family from years gone by. You can… Read More Scanning, Sharing, Archiving
In his 2018 Rootstech talk, President Dallin H Oaks said the following: “Family history starts when you learn about your ancestors. They are real people who lived before you and were part of a family. We need to be sealed to our ancestors so that we can live with them in the next life. When… Read More Hidden Treasures-Internet Sites Where I Learned More about My Ancestors